Congress may block OSHA's federal heat standard before implementation

Lawmakers are moving to overturn OSHA's workplace heat rule via Congressional Review Act, potentially preventing the occupational safety regulation from taking effect.

First covered Aug 14, 2026 · 1:30 AM PT · 1 article

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18h Grist Congress may kill the federal heat rule before OSHA can

Primary sources

messmer.house.gov House Education and Workforce Committee Passes Messmer Deregulation Legislation

osha.gov Osha3975 (osha.gov)

reginfo.gov View Rule

More coverage from around the web

roofingcontractor.com Congressional Committee Passes Bill to Stop OSHA Heat Standard | Roofing Contractor

commondreams.org Amid Deadly Temperatures, GOP Advances Bill to Ban Federal Heat Protections for Workers | Common Dreams

safetyandhealthmagazine.com House committee moves to block OSHA from moving forward on a workplace heat bill - Safety+Health Magazine

aflcio.org Take Action: Heat Safety at Work | AFL-CIO

congress.gov Text - S.4427 - 119th Congress (2025-2026): Heat Workforce Standards Act of 2026 | Congress.gov | Library of Congress

Appeared in: 2026-08-15 (#12)

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